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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 357 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Installation Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the intermediate steering shaft into place.
Install the upper pinch bolt to the intermediate steering shaft at the steering column.
Tighten:

Tighten the pinch bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft)

Fig 1: Upper Pinch Bolt To The Intermediate Steering Shaft At The Steering Column
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT in GAUGES AND INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the steering column.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Install the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
Install the lower pinch bolt to the intermediate steering shaft at the power steering gear stub shaft.
Tighten:

Tighten the pinch bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft)

Fig 2: Intermediate Steering Shaft To The Power Steering Gear Stub Shaft
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the power steering gear.
Lower the vehicle.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.